Jadon Holloman of Silver Spring was named to the dean’s list for 2011 at Thiel College in Greenville, Pa.

Emily Johnson of Takoma Park presented research on “Competitive Single-Party States in an Era of Urbanization” at the 11th Annual Beloit College International Symposium Day in Beloit, Wis. She is majoring in international relations.

Lauren Real of Silver Spring received a $4,000 scholarship from the American Hotel and Lodging Education Foundation. She received $2,000 each from the American Express Scholarship Fund and the Hyatt Hotels Scholarship for Minority Lodging Management Students. She was selected for strong academics, hospitality work experience, extracurricular/professional activities, personal attributes, financial need and her desire to pursue a career in the hotel industry. Lauren is studying business administration at Marymount University in Arlington, Va., and is a graduate of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda.